International Sales Manager
International Sales Manager
Almelo
Introduction
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About the company
Ganzeboom Transmissies is a family business specialising in transmission parts, gearbox remanufacturing and maintenance since 1968. Based in Almelo, the company supplies parts and technical solutions to automotive and transmission specialists throughout Europe and beyond.
About the role
Benefits
- A gross monthly salary of €4,500–€6,000.
- 25 days of annual leave
- A pension scheme.
- Employment conditions under the Dutch Technical Wholesale collective labour agreement.
- An autonomous commercial position with direct access to management.
- An established European customer base and available sales data to support your approach.
Required Skills
- Approximately five years of relevant B2B sales experience, with the ability to develop international customer relationships independently.
- Experience working with international customers and travelling for business.
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a commercial or technical discipline.
- Strong English language skills; German language skills are an advantage.
- A clear interest in technology and the willingness to learn about transmission products and applications. Experience in or affinity with the automotive industry is an advantage.
- The ability to analyse customer and sales data and translate findings into commercial action.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach combined with strong customer relationship management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage credibly with technical business owners.
- Willingness to travel internationally approximately 30% - 50% of the time and otherwise work from Almelo.
- An independent working style combined with active collaboration with management and customer support.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse customer data and purchasing patterns to identify growth opportunities, declining sales and commercial priorities.
- Develop structured account plans and visit schedules for existing and prospective customers across Europe.
- Visit customers to understand their technical requirements, purchasing challenges and growth opportunities.
- Increase share of wallet by introducing relevant products and solutions to existing customers.
- Reactivate customers with declining order volumes and strengthen long-term customer retention.
- Acquire new customers and develop distributors, resellers and commercial partners where market opportunities exist.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and coordinate quotations and customer follow-up with the internal sales team.
- Gather market intelligence on competitors, pricing, product requirements and potential partnerships.
- Discuss pipeline progress, results and customer insights with management, and support trade shows and commercial campaigns.
Unlock existing commercial potential
Build on an established customer base that already places regular orders. Your analysis and personal approach will reveal where stronger relationships can generate further growth.
Combine European travel with a home base in Almelo
Visit customers across European markets while remaining closely connected to your colleagues. The role combines international autonomy with direct access to the people supporting your customers.
Help shape the commercial approach
Work directly with management on customer development and market expansion. Your insights from customer conversations will help determine where Ganzeboom focuses its commercial efforts.
International Sales Manager
Head of Sales
Commercial Director
Application process
Initial interview with a recruiter or hiring manager.
A follow-up with senior team members or decision-makers.
You’ll receive a formal offer with all the details.
Office locations
Ganzeboom Transmissies is a family business specialising in transmission parts, gearbox remanufacturing and maintenance since 1968. Based in Almelo, the company supplies parts and technical solutions to automotive and transmission specialists throughout Europe and beyond.
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